Hi all! So I’m new to this pool thing. I have an 8ft summer wave pool that I am currently filling up. Do I add chlorine tablets after the pool is filled? And where Dow’s PH come from? Is PH already in the chlorine?
Where does PH come from?
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Oly
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Welcome Shy.
pH is not something you add, is is a measurement of your water. Pool water should be neutral and in the 7s and between 7.1 and 7.9. A lower number is acidic a higher number is basic and both are not good for swimmers, equipment and sanitation. We use muriatic acid to lower pH and baking soda to raise pH. You will need a test kit to manage your pool and keep it safe.
pH is not something you add, is is a measurement of your water. Pool water should be neutral and in the 7s and between 7.1 and 7.9. A lower number is acidic a higher number is basic and both are not good for swimmers, equipment and sanitation. We use muriatic acid to lower pH and baking soda to raise pH. You will need a test kit to manage your pool and keep it safe.
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Shy,
Tablets are a challenge to use on seasonal pools. TFP recommends the use of liquid chlorine bleach. Your best bet is to follow the steps outlined in the following guide:
www.troublefreepool.com
After filling, add 30 ppm of chlorine stabilizer (CYA) and add enough chlorine to raise the chlorine level (FC) to 4 ppm. Use Pool Math to determine how much of each to add.
Let us know if you need help getting your feet wet.
Tablets are a challenge to use on seasonal pools. TFP recommends the use of liquid chlorine bleach. Your best bet is to follow the steps outlined in the following guide:
Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools
Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.
www.troublefreepool.com
After filling, add 30 ppm of chlorine stabilizer (CYA) and add enough chlorine to raise the chlorine level (FC) to 4 ppm. Use Pool Math to determine how much of each to add.
Let us know if you need help getting your feet wet.
Oly
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Ok thank you. Can I use household bleach? And how much bleach would I need for an 8ft 608 gallon pool? Thank you?Shy,
Tablets are a challenge to use on seasonal pools. TFP recommends the use of liquid chlorine bleach. Your best bet is to follow the steps outlined in the following guide:
Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools
Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.
After filling, add 30 ppm of chlorine stabilizer (CYA) and add enough chlorine to raise the chlorine level (FC) to 4 ppm. Use Pool Math to determine how much of each to add.
Let us know if you need help getting your feet wet.
Do I have to have stabilizer for my pool water or can I just add more bleach when the chlorine has been used up? Thank you.More on pH...
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Stabilizer is needed to protect FC from being burned up by the sun too quickly and it buffers the more harsh effects of the chlorine.
You can use plain unscented household bleach, but it may be a challenge to find. Best is to find liquid chlorine at Home Depot, Lowes, Wal Mart, Ace etc. It's sometimes marketed at "chlorinating liquid" or "liquid shock." Liquid chlorine is sold in varying strengths from 6% to 12.5%. Most pool chlorinating products from the big box stores are 10%. How much to add depends on the strength.
You'll probably need to add chlorine daily to maintain FC levels. Your pool may require up to 4 ppm per day. Do you have a test kit?
For a 600 gallon pool, you will only need 3.1 oz of 10% liquid chlorine to increase FC by 4 ppm.
You can use plain unscented household bleach, but it may be a challenge to find. Best is to find liquid chlorine at Home Depot, Lowes, Wal Mart, Ace etc. It's sometimes marketed at "chlorinating liquid" or "liquid shock." Liquid chlorine is sold in varying strengths from 6% to 12.5%. Most pool chlorinating products from the big box stores are 10%. How much to add depends on the strength.
You'll probably need to add chlorine daily to maintain FC levels. Your pool may require up to 4 ppm per day. Do you have a test kit?
For a 600 gallon pool, you will only need 3.1 oz of 10% liquid chlorine to increase FC by 4 ppm.
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For CYA, you only need to add 2.5 oz. Try to find the smallest bag of "chlorine stabilizer" you can. Put it in a sock hang it in the water using a pool brush or rope. Let is soak for 20 minutes or so, then massage the sock as the stabilizer dissolves.
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All the bleach in the laundry aisles will either contain scents and other added junk for laundry, be weaker concentration, and cost more. Go to the pool aisle in WalMart, Home Depot, of other box store, and they have 10% bleach at a decent enough price for the small amounts you will need daily.
Yes I have the OTO test kit and the strips. When do I add the stabilizer to the water? And is stabilizer added everyday? Thank you so much.
Ok thank you. It’s really not easy to take care of a pool the nature of water is brutal.
Oly
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Add the stabilizer first. Pour the 2.5 oz into an old sock and hang it in front of a return inside the pool. Keep it away from the vinyl surface as it may discolor it. After 30 minutes or so squeeze the sock to help it dissolve. It may take an hour or 2 before it fully dissolves so squeeze it periodically until done. Add your chlorine then and test after 30 minutes with the pump running.
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Stabilizer can be added any time and doesn’t get used up like chlorine does, so one time addition should be fine. It may degrade very slowly over time, and you might lose some to splash out in the lake, but if so you can add a little more if you notice the chlorine isn’t staying in your pool when the sun is on it.
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Safe pool water is a balancing act and requires periodic testing.
Tell us more about your source water and your testing results.
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Add CYA/stabilizer as the pool is filling, or after. You don't need to add CYA daily. Once in the water, the only way CYA leaves the pool is by removing water (splashout/drain). It does oxidize at a slow rate, but for a seasonal pool, without a CYA test kit, you can't really monitor CYA levels.
I am just about finish filling up the pool. Should I test the pool water before adding chlorine and the stabilizer?
How do I know if I’m adding 30 ppm of chlorine stabilizer? I suck at math sorry.Shy,
Tablets are a challenge to use on seasonal pools. TFP recommends the use of liquid chlorine bleach. Your best bet is to follow the steps outlined in the following guide:
Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools
Smaller seasonal pools can see just as much enjoyment as their larger counterparts. In this guide we'll show you how to maintain your temporary pool.
After filling, add 30 ppm of chlorine stabilizer (CYA) and add enough chlorine to raise the chlorine level (FC) to 4 ppm. Use Pool Math to determine how much of each to add.
Let us know if you need help getting your feet wet.
Oly
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We use Pool Math to estimate chemical additions... PoolMath
In a post above Rancho estimated your pool volume at 600 gallons, is that correct? If so he also calculated your stabilizer and chlorine additions.
Measure the pH of your fresh water and post the result. Besides Chlorine what else can you test now?
In a post above Rancho estimated your pool volume at 600 gallons, is that correct? If so he also calculated your stabilizer and chlorine additions.
Measure the pH of your fresh water and post the result. Besides Chlorine what else can you test now?
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